Cabaret concert celebrating Black singers, musicians coming to Chicago
Black Voices in Cabaret is an initiative of the nonprofit Working In Concert, which promotes the art of cabaret and classical vocal arts.
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Black Voices in Cabaret is an initiative of the nonprofit Working In Concert, which promotes the art of cabaret and classical vocal arts.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
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Friday through Sunday, other artists will be performing in and around Millennium Park.
You can experience some incredible theater in Chicago for as little as $15 a ticket.
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The set in this production is based on a real-life Polish restaurant in Wicker Park.
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In many cases, it has become a critical resource for the community, where access is historically limited.
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Inside the symphony center, they performed next to Civic Orchestra members, giving a free concert.
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Inside the symphony center, they performed next to Civic Orchestra members, giving a free concert.
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